Zinda Itihaas | Zohra Sehgal

 

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The True Legacy of Kaifi Azmi: Poetry of Romance and Revolution | The Quint

The video, titled "The True Legacy of Kaifi Azmi: Poetry of Romance and Revolution | The Quint," explores the life and dual legacy of the renowned Indian Urdu poet, Kaifi Azmi.

The video details how Azmi's poetry was a powerful blend of personal emotion (romance) and progressive politics (revolution), making him a vital voice in the Progressive Writers' Movement.

Key aspects of his legacy discussed in the video include:

• Progressive Activism: Azmi was a committed member of the Progressive Writers' Movement, using his poetry to speak out against injustice, poverty, and inequality.

• The Poet of the People: He wrote extensively about the struggles of farmers, workers, and women, giving voice to the marginalized.

• Romantic Poetry: Despite his commitment to revolutionary ideals, he was equally revered for his romantic poetry (ghazals), many of which were written for his wife, Shaukat Kaifi.

• Legacy in Cinema: The video highlights his successful career as a lyricist in the Hindi film industry (Bollywood), where he penned some of the most memorable and meaningful songs that often carried his progressive message.

The video serves as a tribute, remembering him on the occasion of his birth anniversary and showcasing how his work continues to resonate in contemporary society.

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Bollywood's Best Comedian | Johnny Walker Tabassum Talkies

This video from the channel Tabassum Talkies is a tribute to the legendary Bollywood comedian, Johnny Walker. The host, Tabassum, shares personal anecdotes and insights into the actor's life and career.

Here are the key points from the video:

• The Paradoxical Comedian: Tabassum begins by noting the irony that Johnny Walker, despite his on-screen persona (often associated with being intoxicated, as seen in the clip of the song Jangal Mein Mor Naacha [01:00]), never touched alcohol in his real life [00:33]. He lived his life in a state of khumaar (intoxication/joy) without drinking [00:44].

• Off-Screen Life and Struggle: The host recalls working with Johnny Walker in many films and doing several live shows across India and the world [02:53]. Johnny Walker shared that his life was a constant struggle: first to earn a living, then to make a name, and finally to maintain the position he had achieved in the industry [03:08].

• Family Life: Tabassum reveals that Johnny Walker married the younger sister of the famous actress Shakila [03:33]. His wife's name was Noor, and he also worked with her in several films [03:39].

• Philosophy on Life: The comedian believed that every person's life has three phases: childhood, youth, and old age [04:11]. He expressed a great fondness for childhood, which he called the best phase [04:17].

• On Old Age: He described old age (Budhapa) as a difficult period that doesn't go away easily and never comes alone, bringing many illnesses with it [05:05].

• Humility and Principles: Johnny Walker was a humble person who often credited God's grace (Allah ka karam) for his success, reminding people that he started his life as a simple bus conductor [05:24]. A key characteristic of his comedy was that he never resorted to cheap tricks or vulgar dialogues to make people laugh [05:42].

• Lasting Legacy: Tabassum concludes by stating that even today, watching his films and hearing his voice can instantly lift one's mood and relieve pain [05:58].

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Nirupa Roy: Bollywood's favourite Mother | Tabassum Talkies

This video from the channel Tabassum Talkies is a tribute to the life and career of Nirupa Roy, famously known as Bollywood's favorite mother. The host, Tabassum, shares personal stories and professional details about the actress.

Here is a summary of the key information provided in the video:

Early Life and Entry into Films

• Early Life: Nirupa Roy's real name was Kokila Balsara, and she was born in 1931 in Gujarat [01:24]. Her father worked in the railways.

• Marriage and Debut: Despite her father being conservative and believing girls should not pursue education [01:46], her fate took a turn when she married Kamal Roy at the age of 15 [02:16]. Her husband was also an actor. In 1946, Kamal Roy saw an advertisement for new faces by a producer named Vishnu Kumar Vyas [02:48]. He went to meet Vyas with his wife, and surprisingly, both Nirupa Roy and her husband got roles in films [02:55].

• Initial Career: She started her film journey with Gujarati movies but made her Hindi debut with the mythological film Har Har Mahadev, directed by Jayant Desai [03:35]. The film was a superhit [03:43].

Career Milestones and Roles

• Mythological Queen: Nirupa Roy was a prolific actress in mythological films (Devi/Puranic films), having acted in over 400 such films—a significant record [05:02]. She mentioned that she had played the role of Parvati four times [04:33].

• Transition to Mother Roles: Although she started as a leading heroine, she later became famous for playing the role of a mother [00:47]. She noted that the fame she received later in her life, playing mother roles, surpassed the fame she received in her youth [00:54].

• The Mother of Top Heroes: She became the go-to mother for almost all major top heroes of the time, including Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shashi Kapoor [08:24]. She mentioned that her career actually became busier as she got older [08:18].

• Frequent Collaborations: She frequently worked with actors like Ashok Kumar and Manhar Desai [07:34].

Personal Life and Legacy

• Personal Happiness: Nirupa Roy expressed her immense happiness with her family, stating that she was very lucky to have a good husband and two good sons, Yogesh and Kiran [02:32, 08:39].

• Personal Life: She enjoyed cooking and would personally prepare food for her family even while shooting [08:46].

• Demise: She passed away on October 13, 2004 [08:52].

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Asha Bhosle

Date of Birth: 8 September 1933,

Birth Place: Satara, Maharashtra, India

Birth Name: Asha Mangeshkar

Nickname: The Queen of Indipop

Mini Biography

A very well known Bollywood playback singer, she is as popular as her elder sister, who is also a renowned singer. Well, we are talking about Asha Bhosle, who has mesmerized the entire country with her amazing voice. She has dominated the Indian music industry for a period more than six decades. Even now, she is constantly enhancing her music collection and entertaining the people.